Pro-Active (defensive) Driving Workshop: (optional in-vehicle evaluation)
Who Should Attend
Any licensed driver interested in improving his/her driving performance. Candidates who have been recommended by the Ontario courts or their paralegal.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:
- Understand how your attitude affects your driving;
- Identify and evaluate your current driving patterns and where needed, learn ways to change them;
- Understand Provincial traffic laws, by-laws and local traffic issues and problems;
- Understand the magnitude of traffic collision problems;
- Understand the concept of the preventability of a crash and defensive driving techniques;
- Understand the role alcohol and drugs play in traffic collisions;
- Understand the risks involved by distracted or irresponsible driver behavior;
- Understand the importance of the proper use of seat-belts and child restraints;
- Understand the effects of driving when drowsy;
- Understand the personal liability and professional risks associated with driving.
Format/Options
Option 1 – Pro Active Driving Workshop, classroom only portion.
Fee: $ 185+HST
Option 2 – Pro Active Driving Workshop plus In-Vehicle Evaluation.
Fee: $ 295+HST.
In-Vehicle Evaluation is Saturday after workshop (between 3.15 to 5.15). However, due to high volumes and limited resources some students may have to return on the Sunday afternoon (between 3.15 and 5.15) or at an agreed time during the following week.
Certification
Ontario Safety league- Pro Active Driving Workshop laminated wallet card, (includes: name, workshop name, certificate number and date of completion.)
Location: 2595 Skymark Ave., Suite 212, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4L5; Ph: 905-625-0556; Duration One (1) day; 9:00 am 3:15 pm (10 min break in morning & in afternoon; 30 min lunch break) (Course starts promptly at 9 am. Arrive 15 mins early to sign-in) (All in-vehicle evaluations will be conducted after the in-class portion between 3.15 and 5.15 pm)Course Dates (for your convenience courses are on Saturdays)
2019: Dec 14 2020: Jan 25, Feb 29, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 & Dec 19Additional Information on ProActive Driving:
DEFENSIVE/PROACTIVE DRIVING
(with thanks to Canada Safety Council)Definition: Defensive Driving is controlling a vehicle so as to prevent/avoid collisions despite the (unsafe) actions of others and the surrounding (adverse) conditions.
Principles of the defensive/proactive attitude:
1. KNOWLEDGE: of traffic laws and safe & responsible practices
2. ALERTNESS: in attending to the constantly changing traffic conditions
3. FORESIGHT: in anticipating and predicting unsafe actions of other drivers
4. JUDGMENT: in making decisions of least risk
5. SKILL: in adjusting to changing conditions of the total traffic scene
A PREVENTABLE collision is one in which a driver failed to do everything reasonable and possible to prevent it. Did the driver make an error in any of the above elements of proactive driving.
Standard Collision Prevention Formula
Recognize the Hazard …..
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6 positions of a collision
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6 conditions of driving
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collision traps
Know the Defense …..
- space management
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visual search pattern
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evasive manoeuvres
Act in Time …..
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speed control
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space cushion “escape route”
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decisive action
Driver Fitness
For these considerations to work all the time, the driver must be “fit” for the driving task.
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mentally alert
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visually attentive
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emotionally in control
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socially co-operative
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legally responsible